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Orr Interpretive Trail

Beginning Elevation:	6,100 Feet (1901.5 Meters) NCAR Trailhead
Difficulty:	Easy
Elevation Gain, One-way:	180 Feet (56.1 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	6,100 Feet (1901.5 Meters) Greenman Trail
Handicapped Accessible:	Yes
Length, One-way:	.6 Miles (1 Kilometer)
Other Maps:	City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks: Trails in the Boulder Valley
Usage:	Heavy Please stay on the trail to avoid further impact.
USGS Map:	Eldorado Springs Quadrangle 7.5 Minute Series
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

The interpretive panels that are placed along this trail describe the weather and climate of the Front Range

Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
The interpretive panels that are placed along this trail describe the weather and climate of the Front Range

The Orr Interpretive Trail leads visitors .6 miles around the Table Mesa immediately west of the NCAR facility. Many interpretive panels describe the weather, climate and topography of the region. The surface of this trail is graded and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Directions from Highway 36: Exit the highway on Table Mesa Drive, south of Boulder. Turn west and follow Table Mesa Drive approximately 3.5 miles to the NCAR facility.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Geology	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes
	Meteorology	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes
	Viewing Interpretive Signs	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes
	General Information	Orr Interpretive Trail	Yes

Related Activities

Mesa Trail - The Mesa Trail leads 6.9 miles north/south from the Chautaugua Park Trailhead to Mesa Trailhead near Eldorado Springs.

NCAR Trailhead - The NCAR Trailhead lies atop Table Mesa southwest of Boulder proper. It provides access to several trails in Boulder Mountain Parks and Open Space.